ICD - Senior Chemical Engineer (Process)

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Senior Chemical Engineer (Process) to work in our Hartland, WI, ICD office. The hours of this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Job Summary

This role will support the final design, commissioning, and validation of evaporation and crystallization process systems. This role typically works under the guidance of a senior or other staff engineer and is critical in ensuring the successful execution of projects through detailed engineering, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and support during system startup.

Job Description

Process Engineering System Design:

• Process system and component design calculations using Aquatech proprietary design tools, and third-party process and chemistry simulation tools.
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Provide Process Design Packages for the design of equipment such as evaporators, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels.
• Unit operations sizing calculations and specification of process components including pumps, control valves, vapor compressors, dewatering equipment and piping systems.
• Develop specifications for purchasing of equipment.
• Develop the operating and controls narrative for programming of process control systems.
• Support the development of installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance manuals.
  
  

Other Activities

• Participate in customer technical review meetings.
• Collaborate with detail engineering teams across disciplines (project management, piping, structural, instrumentation & controls, electrical).
• Collaborate with vendors/suppliers and review their technical submittals.
• Provide office and on-site technical support during commissioning and startup phases.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skill Requirements

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Initiative and a desire to grow in technical responsibility.
  
  

Benefits

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• Experience with large evaporators, crystallizers, or brine concentrators is preferred.
• Familiarity with pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, valves, and instrumentation used in thermal evaporation or water treatment systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of water chemistry is a plus.